West Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 74.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $174,016 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
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  74.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.5% higher
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